Sexuality & Gender Identity (LGBTQI)
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Sexual Identity
Prezi-- "LGBQ: Be Who You Are"
- Once in the presentation, click on the "more" button and expand to "full screen." This presentation allows you to go at your own pace; click on the play button each time you wish to go forward.
- Internet Resources
- Magazines
- Books
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms at HSU & in the local Community
Internet Resources
Resources For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Queer Identities
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the bisexual community and educating the public about the bisexual community.
An organization that educates the general public about bisexuality, provides a public forum for the discussion of bisexuality, and provides a support network for individuals and interested organizations to discuss and obtain information about bisexuality.
For information on pro-diversity oriented businesses and education about the business benefits of diversity.
International gay and lesbian lifestyle magazine
Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies (CRGS) is an undergraduate program focused on the critical examination of race, class, gender, sexuality, dis/ability and nation as intersecting categories of identity, oppression and resistance.
Student club which aims to provide a safe and social space for people of all gender and sexual identities.
HRC is an advocacy group which fights for equal rights for the LGBT community. The website explores many aspects of being LGBT, from coming out to procreation to parenting.
Mission: to educate the public about issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and sexually ambiguous persons to eliminate discrimination and prejudice because of a person's sexual orienation or gender identity. Organizes Humboldt Gay Pride Festival, offers a calendar of activities, as well as other resources.
International Foundation for Gender Education IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. Promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, etc.
The ISNA is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.
You can search this sight for LGBT rights information, news, and the applicable laws by using their search field for the topic of interest (e.g., gay adoption, etc.).
Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.
The combined vision and mission on the Consortium is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect.
For legislative updates and build the political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community from the ground up.
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
For LGBT news, entertainment, travel, etc.
Humboldt County's online resource for the LGBTI community
The Queer Resources Directory contains 25488+ files about everything queer.
Resources Specific to Transgender Identity
Our goal is to provide the Transgender community with quality resources. We are committed to publishing the most comprehensive site of services and information, accurately representing the Transgendered community, in a positive manner.
Provides comprehensive education and caring support to Transgendered individuals and those close to them.
- Refuge Restrooms: an app that tells "transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals" which bathrooms are safe to use all over the world. Available for iOS and Android.
The World Professional Association For Transgender Health
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health is a professional organization devoted to promoting evidence based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health.
TransFamily is a support group for transgendered and transsexual people, their parents, partners, children, other family members, friends, and supportive others. We provide referrals, literature, and over-the-phone information on all transgender issues.
A social network by, for and about the transgender community.
Gender terms, resources, news, gallery, and more.
Provides a variety of links geared to LGBT youth, with a specific focus on transgender people.
Resources Specific to Gender Variance
National organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society.
International Foundation for Gender Education IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. Promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, etc.
- Refuge Restrooms: an app that tells "transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals" which bathrooms are safe to use all over the world. Available for iOS and Android.
Magazines
National magazine focusing on gay and lesbian culture.
National magazine with a focus on lesbian culture.
A gay/lesbian magazine that focuses on "One Good Love"-- real relationships and long-term dating.
A glossy lifestyle and entertainment magazine geared towards the modern metropolitan gay community.
Probably the most popular of the LGBT Lifestyle Magazines. Includes lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, travel, news and opinion...
An LGBT Lifestyle Magazine and Directories. Pink pages are offered for Chicago, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
LGBTQ News and Calendar for the Bay Area.
A publication by, for, and about all things trans, including cross-dressing, transsexualism, intersexuality, FTM, MTF, butch, femme, drag kings, drag queens, androgyny, female and male impersonation, and more. Includes full listing of trans support groups.
Books
For Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities
- Eisner, Shiri. Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution. Seal Press; 2013.
- Emmanuel S. Nelson, ed. Critical Essays: Gay and Lesbian Writers of Color (Research on Homosexuality). Routledge; 2013.
- Huegel, Kelly. GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens. Free Spirit Poblishing, 2nd edition, 2011.
- Moraga, Cherrie & Anzaldua, Gloria, eds. This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color. Kitchen Table/Women of Color Press; 2nd edition; 1984. This is an oldie but goodie-- highly recommended. Poems, essays, and pieces that show the wisdom and strength of womanhood.
- Ochs, Robyn and Rowley, Sarah. Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World. Bisexual Resource Center; 2nd edition; 2012.
- Rauch, Jonathan. Denial: My 25 Years Without a Soul. Atlantic Books; 2013. A 70 page electronic memoir documenting the struggles growing up a closeted gay man.
- Savage, Dan, Miller, Terry. It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living. Plume; reprint edition; 2011.
- Troyer, Rev. Jerry D. Coming Out to Ourselves: Admitting, Accepting and Embracing Who We Truly Are. BalboaPress; 2012.
- Also check out this great LGBTQ Collection Bibliography compiled by Tom Ebert.
For Transgender Identities
- Beck, Kristin, Speckhard, Anne, Shepherd, William. Warrior Princess: A US Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming Out Transgender. Advances Press; 2013.
- Boedecker, Anne. The Transgender Guidebook: Keys to a Successful Transition. Amazon Digital Services; 2012.
- Boenke, Mary. Trans Forming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones. PFLAG Transgender Network; 3rd edition; 2008.
- Boylan, Jennifer. She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders. Broadway Books; Reprint edition; 2013. A memoir about her transformation from male to female.
- Brown, Mildred, and Rounsley, Chloe. True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism for Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals. Jossey-Bass; 1996. This book was updated in 2003-- this edition will be priced a bit higher.
- Mock, Janet. Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More. Atria Books; 2014.
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